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Price and budget
# How much does a Pug puppy cost?
China
The purchase price of the Pug varies mainly depending on the quality of the breeding, registration with the LOF, the lineage, the health screenings carried out on the breeding dogs and the breeder’s reputation. A properly socialized, identified and monitored puppy costs more to buy, but this rigor is particularly important in a breed prone to several known fragilities.
Purchase price
## It all depends on where your puppy comes from
For this breed, it is strongly recommended to favor a reputable breeder able to provide the relevant tests, the breeding environment, puppy follow-up, and transparent information on the parents' health. Abnormally low offers should prompt caution.
| Declared LOF breedingThe right choice Identified, socialized puppy, from a monitored breeding program | €1,100 – €1,600 |
| --- | --- |
| Show or working line Sought-after type, valued origins and documented screenings | €1,265 – €1,600 |
| Association or shelter More often an assessed adult, depending on the association | €150 – €450 |
- Origins and pedigree
- +10% to +40%
- Health tests and breeding quality
- +10% to +30%
- Type, color or desired bloodline
- +5% to +35%
Everyday costs
## What about once they're home?
Food€35
Veterinary care€20
Pet insurance€16
Accessories and grooming€10
Total per month≈ €81
## A price that seems too good to be true?
- An abnormally low price should prompt you to check identification, health, and breeding conditions.
- Ask for the relevant health screenings of the breeding dogs and a clear contract.
- The maintenance budget over several years often exceeds the purchase price.
FAQ
## Your questions about price
Answers to common questions from prospective owners.
### Why can the price of a Pug vary greatly?
The price mainly depends on the seriousness of the breeding, the health tests carried out, the quality of socialization, the pedigree and conformity to the standard. In this breed, selection rigor is particularly important.
### Should very cheap listings be avoided?
Yes, because an abnormally low price can indicate a lack of health monitoring, insufficient socialization or lax selection. In the Pug, this can have significant consequences for the dog's future health.
## Find a Pug breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Pug breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Pug breeders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine13](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/nouvelle-aquitaine) [Pug breeders in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes13](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/auvergne-rhone-alpes) [Pug breeders in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté9](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/bourgogne-franche-comte) [Pug breeders in Occitanie8](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/occitanie) [Pug breeders in Pays de la Loire6](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/pays-de-la-loire) [Pug breeders in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/provence-alpes-cote-dazur) [Pug breeders in Île-de-France5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/ile-de-france) [Pug breeders in Centre-Val de Loire5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/centre-val-de-loire)
### Pug breeders by country
[114 breeders of Pug in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/germany) [82 breeders of Pug in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug) [59 breeders of Pug in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/italy) [22 breeders of Pug in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/united-kingdom) [16 breeders of Pug in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/denmark) [16 breeders of Pug in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/netherlands) [15 breeders of Pug in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/austria) [7 breeders of Pug in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/finland) [7 breeders of Pug in Hungary](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/hungary) [6 breeders of Pug in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug/spain)
[All breeders of Pug in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug)
## Compare real prices near you
Verified breeders with transparent pricing, so you can adopt your Pug with confidence.
[View Pug breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-pug)
## Compare Pug with other breeds
- [Pug vs. French Bulldog](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/pug-vs-french-bulldog)
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